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History of Parguay

By kristellebrooke
  • Aug 15, 1537

    First colonial settlements were established. Asuncion, Paraguay is founded

    First colonial settlements were established. Asuncion, Paraguay is founded
    Spanish colonists settled in Asuncion after they were unsuccessful in their search for gold
  • 1542

    Spanish colonists settled in Asuncion

    Spanish colonists settled in Asuncion
    Asuncion is a city in Paraguay with the largest population

  • Paraguay Gained Independence

    Paraguay Gained Independence
    A landowning middle-class group desired freedom and overthrew the Spanish administration.

  • War of Triple Alliance with Argentina

    War of Triple Alliance with Argentina
    90% of males were lost along with large tracts of land during this war

  • Won Territory from Bolivia

    Won Territory from Bolivia
    Paraguay won territory from Bolivia during the Chaco war

  • Paraguay Joined The United Nations

    Paraguay Joined The United Nations
    Paraguay along with Peru, Chile, and Ecuador joined the united nations

  • Andres Rodriguez For President

    Andres Rodriguez For President
    Andres Rodriguez was elected the first free president in 35 years

  • Central Bank resignment

    Central Bank resignment
    Central bank alleged involvement in fraud transfers of $16 million to US bank account

  • President Gonzales Macchi Impeachment

    President Gonzales Macchi Impeachment
    President Gonzalez Macchi accused of corruption for alleged role in illegal investment scandal. Congress voted impeachment proceedings, Macchi was then removed from office.

  • Outbreak of Dengue Fever

    Outbreak of Dengue Fever
    Government declared state of emergency due to outbreak of dengue fever spread by mosquito's.